Thomas Klestil

Austrian diplomat and politician (1932–2004)
Person human Q78490
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Thomas Klestil

Summary

Thomas Klestil is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on November 4, 1932[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on July 6, 2004[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and economist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vienna[2], Thomas Klestil…
  • Thomas Klestil died in Vienna[4].
  • Thomas Klestil was born on November 4, 1932[3].
  • Thomas Klestil died on July 6, 2004[5].
  • Thomas Klestil is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[10].
  • Thomas Klestil was married to Edith Klestil[11].
  • Thomas Klestil was married to Margot Klestil-Löffler[12].
  • A child of Thomas Klestil was Stefan Klestil[13].
  • Thomas Klestil held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Thomas Klestil worked as a politician[6].
  • Thomas Klestil's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Thomas Klestil worked as an economist[8].
  • Thomas Klestil held the position of President of Austria[15].
  • Thomas Klestil held the position of Austrian ambassador to the United States[16].
  • Thomas Klestil's education included a stint at University of Vienna[17].
  • Thomas Klestil was educated at Vienna University of Economics and Business[18].
  • Thomas Klestil was educated at Q15431708[19].
  • Thomas Klestil received the Grand Order of King Tomislav[20].
  • Thomas Klestil received the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[21].
  • Thomas Klestil received the Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[22].
  • Thomas Klestil received the Order of the White Eagle[23].
  • Thomas Klestil received the Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[24].
  • Thomas Klestil received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[25].
  • Thomas Klestil was a member of KAV Bajuvaria Wien[26].
  • Thomas Klestil's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Klestil's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on November 4, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[17], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31]; Vienna University of Economics and Business[18], a public university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1898[34]; and Q15431708[19], an architectural structure[35], in Austria[36], founded in 1909[37]. Academic degrees include Diploma of Business Administration[38] and Q24541494[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and economist[8]. Positions held include President of Austria[15], a public office[40], in Austria[41], founded in 1920[42] and Austrian ambassador to the United States[16], a position[43], in United States[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Order of King Tomislav[20], an order[45], in Croatia[46], founded in 1992[47]; Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[21], a grade of an order[48], in Spain[49]; Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[22], an award[50], in Austria[51]; Order of the White Eagle[23], an order[52], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[53], founded in 1705[54]; Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[24], a grade of an order[55], in Romania[56]; and Royal Order of the Seraphim[25], an order[57], in Sweden[58], founded in 1748[59].

Personal Life

Spouses include Edith Klestil[11], a politician[60], 1932–2011[61], of Austria[62] and Margot Klestil-Löffler[12], a diplomat[63], b. 1954[64], of Austria[65]. A child of Thomas Klestil was Stefan Klestil[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27]. He was affiliated with the Austrian People's Party[66].

Death and Burial

Thomas Klestil died on July 6, 2004[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[67]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Klestil ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Klestil born?

Thomas Klestil was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Thomas Klestil die?

Thomas Klestil died in Vienna[4].

Who was Thomas Klestil married to?

Thomas Klestil's spouses include Edith Klestil[11] and Margot Klestil-Löffler[12].

What did Thomas Klestil do for work?

Thomas Klestil worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and economist[8].

Where did Thomas Klestil go to school?

Thomas Klestil was educated at University of Vienna[17], Vienna University of Economics and Business[18], and Q15431708[19].

What awards did Thomas Klestil receive?

Honors received include Grand Order of King Tomislav[20], Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[21], Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[22], and Order of the White Eagle[23].

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
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